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The top 10 biggest SQL Server configuration mistakes

Based on healthcheck reviews of hundreds of SQL Servers across dozens of customers, I'll talk you through the 10 most commonly made configuration and management mistakes made by action or inaction and what you can do to make sure your SQL Servers are primed for the best performance and availability that your environment is capable of providing.

Christian Bolton is the Technical Director for Coeo Ltd, a leading provider of SQL Server Managed Support and Consulting in the UK and Europe. He is a Microsoft Certified Architect, Microsoft Certified Master and MVP for SQL Server, and lead author of Professional SQL Server 2012 Internals and Troubleshooting.